If we are not fully ourselves, truly in the present moment, we miss everything.
THICH NHAT HANHOnly the present moment contains life.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to be ready to abandon our views about them.
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The moment you understand the importance of loving yourself, you will stop hurting others.
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Silence is something that comes from your heart, not from outside. Silence doesn’t mean not talking and not doing things; it means that you are not disturbed inside. If you’re truly silent, then no matter what situation you find yourself in you can enjoy the silence.
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People deal too much with the negative, with what is wrong. Why not try and see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom?
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The Seven Factors of Awakening are mindfulness, investigation of phenomena, diligence, joy, ease, concentration, and letting go.
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Nonviolent action, born of the awareness of suffering and nurtured by love, is the most effective way to confront adversity.
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Mindful time spent with the person we love is the fullest expression of true love and real generosity.
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We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.
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Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.
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Smile, breathe and go slowly.
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There is a time for everything. There is a time when I sit down, I concentrate myself on the problem of my bills, but I would not worry before that. One thing at a time.
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Anxiety, the illness of our time, comes primarily from our inability to dwell in the present moment.
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Be angry, it’s okay. To be angry, that is very human. And to learn how to smile at your anger and make peace with your anger is very nice.
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Take my hand. We will walk. We will only walk. We will enjoy our walk without thinking of arriving anywhere.
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In true love, there is no pride.
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